Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Grilled on Vaccines and Insurance in Contentious Hearing
RFK Jr. claimed he is not “anti-vaccine” and appeared unfamiliar with key aspects of healthcare insurance programs in his confirmation hearing.
5 Health Topics Likely to Come Up During Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Hearings
While Mr. Kennedy, seeking the job of health secretary, has been vocal about vaccines and his desire to overhaul the nation’s diet, he has said very little about other issues.
Who Is Robert F. Kennedy Jr.?
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a former presidential candidate and environmental activist, endorsed Donald Trump last year and threw his weight behind a campaign to “Make America Healthy Again.” For the past two decades he has been best known for airing skeptical views on vaccines.
4 takeaways from Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s first confirmation hearing
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was confronted with a number of his conspiracy theories and a vexing abortion issue. But Republican senators treaded lightly.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s famous name and controversial views collide in his bid for top health job
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has said vaccines are not safe. His support for abortion access has made conservatives uncomfortable.
Fact-Checking Kennedy’s Health Claims in His Confirmation Hearing
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the nominee to lead the Department of Health and Human Services, made a number of disputed claims.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. confirmation hearing happening now. Watch livestream here
The hearing, which began at 10 a.m., will examine the worthiness of RFK Jr. to be Secretary of Health and Human Services. Watch the RFK Jr. confirmation hearing live on C-SPAN (Optimum channel 80, Spectrum channel 49).
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faces Senate scrutiny over vaccines, abortion, and health policies
RFK Jr.'s HHS confirmation hearing begins a day after his cousin, Caroline Kennedy, publicly released a letter accusing him of being a predator.
Live updates: RFK Jr. faces Senate confirmation hearing for health secretary
Watch live as RFK Jr. faces questions from senators in his confirmation hearing as President Trump’s nominee to lead the Department of Health and Human Services.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Confirmation Hearing to Be Health Secretary: Five Things to Look For
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s famous name, populist stances and loyal following have earned him President Donald Trump's support, but will that get him the votes he needs from the Republican-controlled Senate to become the nation's top health official?
Watch: RFK Jr.'s Full Confirmation Hearing for Health Secretary
President Trump's nominee for Health and Human Services secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., went before the Senate Finance Committee for his confirming hearing.
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‘This Job Is Life and Death for Kids!’: RFK Jr. Blasted in Heated Conformation Hearing
President Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., faced sharp questioning ...
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‘Confused medicare and medicaid’: Doctor shares concerns on RFK Jr.
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RFK Jr. has deep experience of opioid addiction. His solutions are controversial
His plan for solving the nation’s drug overdose crisis is also drawing criticism from many of the country’s top addiction experts.
Trump plans to sign the Laken Riley Act into law as his administration’s first piece of legislation
The measure quickly passed the new Republican-controlled Congress with some Democratic support even though immigrants rights ...
RFK Jr., once a Trump critic on immigration, now could help enforce it
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination signals a new era of anti-intellectualism in American politics
(THE CONVERSATION) The many controversial people appointed to the Trump administration, from Elon Musk to Robert F. Kennedy Jr., have at least one thing in common: They dislike and distrust experts.